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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.86, 3,539.84 and 2,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.86, 3,539.84 and 2,050.25 is: 3,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.86 : 3,539.84 = 2,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.86/3,539.84 = 2,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.86x = 3,539.84 × 2,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.86x = 7,257,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,529.01/2,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.72

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